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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford. RNZ / Mark Papalii Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says she was shocked to find out a murderer and sex offenders convicted in New Zealand are among current asylum claimants. Removing appeal rights against deportation for migrants and cracking down on asylum claims are among controversial proposals announced ... <a title="Murderer, sex offenders among current asylum claimants" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/murderer-sex-offenders-among-current-asylum-claimants/" aria-label="Read more about Murderer, sex offenders among current asylum claimants">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A book of poems about motherhood has been dog-eared and shared by Meghan Markle on her social media. They Bloom Because of You was published two weeks ago by Christchurch-based mother of three, Jessica Urlichs. “I was just completely stunned, I didn’t believe that it would be real,” Urlichs told RNZ. ... <a title="New Zealand writer gets shoutout by Meghan Markle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/new-zealand-writer-gets-shoutout-by-meghan-markle/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand writer gets shoutout by Meghan Markle">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Energy Minister Shane Jones says there is no need for fuel restrictions at this stage, as the government provides the latest update on stocks. And the latest data shows New Zealand continues to hold “healthy levels of petrol, diesel and jet fuel” according to Finance ... <a title="Fuel stock down, but not unusually so – Nicola Willis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/fuel-stock-down-but-not-unusually-so-nicola-willis/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel stock down, but not unusually so – Nicola Willis">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises. 123RF Shoppers are bracing for more food price rises, but the Grocery Commissioner has put supermarkets on notice about their margins. Foodstuffs NZ managing director Chris Quin told Morning Report that there was likely to be pressure on food prices as conflict in ... <a title="Grocery Commissioner puts supermarkets on notice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/grocery-commissioner-puts-supermarkets-on-notice/" aria-label="Read more about Grocery Commissioner puts supermarkets on notice">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The world’s largest secondary school Pasifika cultural festival officially kicked off at the Manukau Sports Bowl in Auckland on Wednesday with an intimate flag raising ceremony. The sun crept over the horizon, met with traditional waiata as the flags of the Pacific were hoisted into the air, marking the start of ... <a title="Watch: Polyfest opens with dawn ceremony" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/watch-polyfest-opens-with-dawn-ceremony/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Polyfest opens with dawn ceremony">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi was killed in August 2024. Police allege an organised crime group they’ve linked to the killing of a New Zealand man corrupted prison officers and bail officials. It’s understood the man that was killed, Auckland courier driver Tuipulotu Vi, was not involved in the drug world. ... <a title="Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/organised-crime-group-linked-to-alleged-hitman-from-us-accused-of-bribing-prison-guards-bail-address-managers/" aria-label="Read more about Organised crime group linked to alleged hitman from US accused of bribing prison guards, bail address managers">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. An animal control officer with a roaming dog. RNZ / Felix Walton Hundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. The funding comes after a spate of serious dog incidents, including the death of ... <a title="Government, SPCA putting $1.2 million towards desexing dogs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/government-spca-putting-1-2-million-towards-desexing-dogs/" aria-label="Read more about Government, SPCA putting $1.2 million towards desexing dogs">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Artist’s impression of the planned Sunfield development in Auckland. Winton / supplied One of Auckland’s largest new housing developments – the Sunfield community near Ardmore Airport in South Auckland, given the go-ahead under fast-track rules – has raised the ire of local politicians. Developers Winton envisage nearly 4000 homes, a town ... <a title="Shadows cast on Auckland’s Sunfield development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/shadows-cast-on-aucklands-sunfield-development/" aria-label="Read more about Shadows cast on Auckland’s Sunfield development">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Economists were split on whether the conflict in the Middle East would mean lower or higher interest rates. Stuff/Kathryn George Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ on ... <a title="Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/interest-rates-rise-so-whats-the-best-strategy-now/" aria-label="Read more about Interest rates rise, so what’s the best strategy now?">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland firefighters protest for better pay and work conditions on November 2025. RNZ/Lucy Xia Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has once again postponed its final decisions about restructuring. Originally, FENZ said it would decide before Christmas on a proposal made last November to cut 140 positions and make changes to 700 roles ... <a title="Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/fire-and-emergency-postpones-decision-on-cutting-140-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Fire and Emergency postpones decision on cutting 140 jobs">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Mark Papalii An iwi-led charter school will open in Porirua later this year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced the Ngati Toa-run secondary school for children in Y7-13, Kura Toa, would open in the third school term. Seymour said Ngāti Toa’s education organisation, Puna ... <a title="David Seymour announces new iwi-led charter school for Wellington region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/david-seymour-announces-new-iwi-led-charter-school-for-wellington-region/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour announces new iwi-led charter school for Wellington region">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police at the scene. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Four teenagers have been charged over an Auckland home invasion that resulted in a high-speed chase across the city, ending on Karangahape Road with a forced stop. The accused – aged between 15 and 17 – are due to appear in the ... <a title="Four teens charged charged burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/four-teens-charged-charged-burglary-and-high-speed-chase-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Four teens charged charged burglary and high-speed chase in Auckland">Read more</a>
